Indian Brass Bar Chain

Gujarati brass, stretched out like a long exhale.

This bar chain was made in Gujarat, India, in brass in the mid 18th century. Chains of this type are commonly associated with swings or hanging lamps in domestic and temple settings. The visible lower section shows a hook with a curved, bird-like head, then a stack of knuckled links, ringed collars and turned bars. The surface is a mix of olive green and soft brown, with a dry, aged look, and the rings have been rubbed smooth at the contact points.

About 80 inches long. Pairs with its mate, or stands well alone.